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2004 Kia Amanti Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Spark, Body.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on October 5, 2012

Car won't start but cranks

Replied on October 23, 2012

Ok I would wait until you speak to a Kia expert Cpttrevor

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Replied on October 23, 2012

I justed talked to the kia expert and he said the same thing i told you if the injectors are working and there is good fuel pressure makes no sense why it will start on a prime but not start otherwise.So please check what i just asked you to check rught before your last reply of waiting for me to talk to the expert.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 24, 2012

I would and get back to you in the morning but ifI remembered correctly I did check it and it was in spec but I would do it again Cpttrevor

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Replied on October 24, 2012

Ok something is wrong here thats all i know.

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Replied on October 24, 2012

when measuring the voltage of the TPS should the ignition be on or off for each part of the test ?Cpttrevor

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Replied on October 24, 2012

The ignition switch should be in the on position and were not using a multi meter were you using a scan tool to read the voltage.

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Replied on October 24, 2012

no I was using a multimeterCpttrevor

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Replied on October 24, 2012

You need use a scan tool thats what the trouble tree i gave you has you use.Because if its not reading correctly at the computer how would you even know it?Also i just dont know how if the injectors are working and we have the correct fuel pressure how it can start and run on a prime?That makes no sense really to me.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 25, 2012

I agree we have injectors firing gas spark and the throttle plate is opening when you attempt to start so it is getting a signal but still would only start if I squirt starter fluid into throttle body and runs very good and smooth until burns off. This only happen after I got gas and I am draining tank and putting fresh gas in possibly I have water or too much alcohol or ethanol in the gas. I am doing this today before anything else because this does not make sense I have been working on cars for years and gas spark air and correct computer signal car should start I would let you know Cpttrevor

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Replied on October 25, 2012

That sounds like a good plan let me know what happens.

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